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Meaning in simple English
US /ɡraʊnd/
ground means: The surface of the earth that you stand or walk on outside.
noun
LAND SURFACEA1
The surface of the earth that you stand or walk on outside.
- He sat on the ground.
- The apples fell to the ground.
- Keep your feet off the wet ground.
TERRAINB1
Land considered by its shape, surface, or other features.
- We walked across rough ground.
- The soldiers moved to higher ground.
- This ground is too steep for farming.
SOILA2
The earth in which plants grow and animals may live.
- The ground is dry.
- We dug the ground before planting beans.
- Worms help keep the ground healthy.
BASISB2
The basic ideas or reasons on which something depends.
- There is little ground for optimism.
- Her argument rests on solid ground.
- We found common ground in our concern for children.
WATER BOTTOMC2
The bottom surface of a sea, lake, or other area of water.
- The anchor rested on sandy ground.
- Divers examined the ground beneath the boat.
- The fishing nets dragged across rocky ground.
BACKGROUNDC2
The surrounding situation or background against which something is understood or seen.
- The white figure stands against a dark ground.
- The historical ground gives the story deeper meaning.
- The painting has a blue ground behind the flowers.
verb
STOP FLIGHTSB2
To prevent a plane or pilot from flying.
- The storm grounded all flights.
- They grounded the pilot after the accident.
- Engine problems could ground the entire fleet.
PUNISH CHILDB2
To punish a child by making them stay home or lose certain freedoms.
- Dad will ground me.
- Her parents grounded her for a week.
- Would you ground a child for lying?
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